The OCU campus recently had two positive cases of COVID-19.
Broadcast: Students encouraged to stay wary of flu virus
Coronavirus is dominating most headlines, but a familiar virus is hitting close to home on campus.
editorial: Campus community encouraged to support health clinic
Students are upset about their experiences with the Campus Health Clinic.
Campus Health Clinic changes frustrate students
Jackson Holtkamp had a sore throat, but the Campus Health Clinic couldn’t help him.
West Nile virus, seasonal illnesses pose danger to student health
Cold and flu season is starting on campus.
Campus health officials encourage flu season preparation
Campus health officials want students to know how to protect themselves against the flu virus. The flu season usually peaks in January or February and can continue until the spring, according to The Journal News website, lohud.com. Viruses have hard outer shells that protect them and allow them to pass around. Warmer temperatures make this…
Spring sick days: what you need to know about staying healthy
Germs are hitting OCU hard, and students are feeling the pinch of sick days at the start of the semester.Currently, several strains of illness are criss-crossing the OCU campus, including influenza, strep, mono, the common cold, and stomach bugs. While the more mild forms of these diseases can be treated with rest, lots of fluids, and over-the-counter medicine to control symptoms, the other diseases are very serious and should be treated by a medical professional.
OCU named Certified Healthy Campus
OCU has been named a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program recognizes public and private colleges, universities, and career technology centers that “make a positive impact on the health of their students, employees and visitors.
New student health insurance plan begins
Students were charged $816 for health insurance coverage this fall, unless they petitioned to have the fee removed. OCU began requiring all domestic undergraduate students taking 12 hours or more, and all graduate students taking nine hours or more have health insurance coverage when enrolling. This new plan is in effect with the Affordable Care Act.
Campus health director resigns for hospital work
Brenda Johnston, director of campus health and disability services coordinator, spent her last day at OCU. Johnston is joining an infection control center in a community hospital. She is a registered nurse, with a master’s degree in nursing. “I need to change,” Johnston said. “I’ve been itching to get back to nursing in a hospital.”…
Disability services moves to academic affairs
Lee Hall, former director for first year experience, is the new disability services director. The disability services director assists students with learning limitations by providing accommodation letters to professors. The director also gives injured students access to golf cart transportation across campus. Brenda Johnston, the previous campus health and disability services director, resigned Jan. 24….
